MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?
Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 FRT is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R53 FRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R53 FRT registered?
R53 FRT is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 9 July 1998.
Is R53 FRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 FRT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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